The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a mix of sunshine and cloud cover nationwide from Monday through Wednesday.
In its weather report issued on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet indicated that the northern part of the country would experience clear and sunny conditions throughout the period.
The agency also noted that the central region is expected to have predominantly sunny weather with occasional cloud formations during the forecast timeframe.
Similarly, NiMet projected sunny conditions across the southern region, accompanied by scattered clouds.
It forecasts prospects of isolated thunderstorms with light rains over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Edo, Delta, Ondo, Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Imo, Abia, and Osun States later in the day.
”For Tuesday, sunny skies are anticipated over the northern region throughout the forecast period, and sunny skies with a few patches of clouds over the central region during the forecast period.
”Sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the southern region with prospects of isolated thunderstorms.
”Light rains are anticipated over parts of Abia, Edo, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Bayelsa States during the afternoon or evening hours of the day,” it said.
The agency envisaged a sunny and hazy atmosphere on Wednesday over parts of Jigawa, Yobe, and Borno States of the northern region, with the rest of the region to be sunny throughout the forecast period.
It also anticipated light rains over parts of Anambra, Oyo, Edo, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Bayelsa States later in the day.
”Driving under rain should be with caution. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
”Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website (www.nimet.gov.ng),” it said.
